Toxicologist
Education/Training/Certifications
a two year degree you can still work in toxicology as a lab assistant or research technician. If you are still in high school, be sure to take courses in biology, chemistry, physics, as well as computer science. At the college level, you could major in toxicology or in biology or chemistry. In a toxicology program, you will also learn to understand which chemicals affect humans, how drugs and toxins affect organ systems of the body, how to assess safety of chemicals and drugs, and molecular and genetic approaches to toxins, drugs and diseases. With a bachelor of science in toxicology, you could study pharmacology, toxicology, biochemistry, physiology, pathobiology, oncology, or molecular biology at the graduate level.
Responsibilities and/or Daily Activities
research as to how chemicals can be harmful to our health and environment is a constant and ongoing topic that is even becoming of interest to the general population. There are also subspecialties in research that you could pursue, including reproductive and developmental toxicology, immunotoxicology, chemical carcinogenesis, and risk assessment.
PROS/CONS of this career
-Nice salary
-Learn new skills
-Interesting solving mysteries
-Requires lot of focus
-Must be smart
-Learn new skills
-Interesting solving mysteries
-Requires lot of focus
-Must be smart
Salary Range
toxicologist can range from $35,000 to $60,000. Industry positions generally pay higher than academic, nonprofit, or government positions in this field. In addition to reasonably high salaries, toxicology is a career that will continue to develop and expand.
Level of interest for this career
i would give this job a 4 out of 10 because you have to be smart and i am really not that smart and also i dont want to work with chemicals.
Documentation of Sources
http://www.healthcarepathway.com/Health-Care-Careers/toxicologist.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsORkYshDe4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsORkYshDe4
CSI Technician
Education/Training/Certifications
requirements for CSI technician jobs include:
- A current driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Basic PC skills
- The ability to pass a background investigation, polygraph examination, and drug screening
- No felony or Class A or B misdemeanor convictions
Responsibilities and/or Daily Activities
crime scene investigation (CSI) technician, also often referred to as a crime scene evidence technician, is a crime scene investigative professional who works under the supervision of a crime scene leader or field supervisor.
Like the crime scene leader, the crime scene investigation (CSI) technician is responsible for all aspects of crime scene evidence collection. This may include collecting evidence, documenting evidence, and submitting the evidence to the crime laboratory. These forensic specialists may also assist the crime scene leader with planning, organizing, storing and processing evidence according to strict protocols, policies, procedures and laws.
Like the crime scene leader, the crime scene investigation (CSI) technician is responsible for all aspects of crime scene evidence collection. This may include collecting evidence, documenting evidence, and submitting the evidence to the crime laboratory. These forensic specialists may also assist the crime scene leader with planning, organizing, storing and processing evidence according to strict protocols, policies, procedures and laws.
PROS/CONS of this career
- Get to work on crime scenes
- Get to work as a team
- Get to be awesome
- Bad Salary
- Stressful work may work for long hours and at night
- Work too much behind a computer
Level of interest for this career
from one ten i give this job a 6 because you study crime scene and dead bodies.
Documentation of Sources
http://www.crimesceneinvestigatoredu.org/csi-technician/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmKHVYPF4QU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmKHVYPF4QU
Blood Spatter Analyst
Education/Training/Certifications
A minimum of forty (40) hours of education in an approved workshop providing theory, study and practice as follows:
Surface Considerations:Texture: smooth, rough, porous.Flat or angular surfaces.Drying time.
- Flight characteristics and stain patterns
- Examination and identification of bloodstain evidence
- Documentation of blood stains and patterns
- Oral and/or visual presentation of physical activity of blood droplets illustrating blood as fluid being acted upon by motion or force. Past research, treatise or other reference materials for the student.
- Laboratory exercises which document bloodstains and standards by previous research. Exercises must include - but not be limited to the following:
Surface Considerations:Texture: smooth, rough, porous.Flat or angular surfaces.Drying time.
Responsibilities and/or Daily Activities
bloodstain pattern analysts examine the location and shape of blood drops, stains, puddles and pools.Often called blood splatter or blood spatter experts, these crime scene technicians are called to often gruesome scenes to gather crucial evidence regarding violent crimes.Blood spatter experts work alongside criminal investigators and work closely with other analysts. Due to the nature of the job, they necessarily spend a lot of time around potentially hazardous body fluids, so exposure is always a danger if proper precautions are not taken.
The work shift is typically standard, Monday through Friday during traditional business hours. However, blood splatter analysts may be subject to call out and can find themselves working at all hours, any time a crime scene is discovered.
The work shift is typically standard, Monday through Friday during traditional business hours. However, blood splatter analysts may be subject to call out and can find themselves working at all hours, any time a crime scene is discovered.
PROS/CONS of this careerpro:
1.high pay 2.fun job 3.people with same interest con: 1.lots of schooling 2.long hours 3. a lot of math Level of interest for this career |
Salary Range$52,840 per year
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i would give this job a 7 out of 10 because it seems like a really fun job that needs a lot of consideration and work. I really like to study and work with blood.
Documentation of Sources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjfdpenl1Rc
Medical Examiner
Education/Training/Certifications
Required EducationBachelor's degree (4 years)
Medical school (4 years)
Pathology residency (3-4 years)
Forensic pathology fellowship (1-2 years)
Licensure & CertificationState licensure required
Board certification desired by most employers
Other RequirementsContinuing Medical Education (CME) credits to maintain licensure
Medical school (4 years)
Pathology residency (3-4 years)
Forensic pathology fellowship (1-2 years)
Licensure & CertificationState licensure required
Board certification desired by most employers
Other RequirementsContinuing Medical Education (CME) credits to maintain licensure
Responsibilities and/or Daily Activities
a medical examiner
- Investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths that fall under the medical examiner’s jurisdiction.
- perform autopsies and external examinations.
- Order or complete needed lab tests and review results.
PROS/CONS of this career
pros:
1. high pay
cons:
1.long hours
1. high pay
cons:
1.long hours
Salary Range
Though a pathology-trained medical doctor has the potential to make much more, the BLS groups medical examiners among 'compliance officers' who made an average salary of $68,000 as of May 2014
Level of interest for this career
i would give this job a 7 out of ten because i like to study the condition of the paqitent and how they are.
Documentation of Sources
http://www.orangecountyfl.net/FamiliesHealthSocialSvcs/MedicalExaminer/MedicalExaminerStaffDailyOperations.aspx#.ViG9jPnF-uI
http://study.com/educational_requirements_for_medical_examiner.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrk2x7fD3pY
http://study.com/educational_requirements_for_medical_examiner.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrk2x7fD3pY
Forensic DNA Analyst
Education/Training/Certifications
Forensic DNA analysts must have a formal education through a four-year degree in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Genetics
- Molecular genetics
- Molecular biology
- Forensic science
- Physics
- Criminalistics
- Biochemistry
Responsibilities and/or Daily Activities |
Forensic DNA analysts work in forensic crime labs, where they conduct tests on samples obtained from crime scenes. Many forensic DNA analysts work for local, state, or federal law enforcement or governmental agencies, while others work for privately owned forensic laboratories.
Forensic DNA analyst jobs involve conducting any number of specialized DNA tests, including DNA purification, PCR amplification, and fluorescent DNA analysis. Through distinct laboratory techniques and strict protocols, forensic DNA analysts catalog and analyze DNA evidence. All findings must be notated and reported, as the results of the testing may be used in a court of law. These professionals may also need to appear in court as expert witnesses to verify the findings of their DNA analyses. Forensic DNA analyst jobs involve:
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PROS/CONS of this career
pros:
1.high pay
2. working with people that have the same interest with you
3. its a fun job to have.
cons:
1. you have to go through an lot of schooling
2.there are really long hours
3.you have to be up and ready at any time of the day.
1.high pay
2. working with people that have the same interest with you
3. its a fun job to have.
cons:
1. you have to go through an lot of schooling
2.there are really long hours
3.you have to be up and ready at any time of the day.
Salary Range
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, biological technicians, as of May 2010, earned a mean annual salary of $39,020, with the top 10 percent earning more than $62,890. The BLS also reported a mean annual salary for forensic science technicians of $51,570 during the same time, with the top 10 percent earning more than $82,990. Both professions are expected to grow at a rate of about 19 percent between 2010 and 2010, which is about average among all occupations.
Level of interest for this career
7-10 because it looks like a fun job.
Pediatric Endocrinologist
Education/Training/Certifications
Three years of full-time, broad based fellowship training in pediatric endocrinology are required to be completed in a program accredited for training in pediatric endocrinology.No absence more than a year.Combined absences/leaves in excess of 3 months during the 3 years of training, whether for vacation, parental leave, illness, and so forth, must be made up.
Responsibilities and/or Daily Activities
Those wishing to become endocrinologists first must earn a bachelor's degree and then begin the application process for medical school. Students receive their medical degree after successful completion of a 4-year medical school program. Most endocrinologists complete a 3- or 4-year residency in internal medicine, pediatrics or gynecology before finishing their training with a 3-year fellowship in adult, pediatric or reproductive endocrinology. Only after completing this entire process and obtaining a state license can an endocrinologist begin unsupervised practice.
PROS/CONS of this career
pros:
interesting
really healthy patients
fun
cons:
they dont get paid a lot
long hours
interesting
really healthy patients
fun
cons:
they dont get paid a lot
long hours
Salary Range
Endocrinology in the United States is $203,361 so 50% of the people who perform the job of Physician - Endocrinology in the United Sates are expected to make less than $203,361.
Level of interest for this career
i give this job a 9 out of ten because its a nice and easy job that looks like a lot of fun.
Nutrtionist
Education/Training/Certifications
Nutritionists are experts in food and nutrition. They can help patients choose the right things to eat, help them plan menus, and advise them on the health effects of certain foods.they tell people what foods that they should eat and weather or not there eating habits are healthy or not.they can also tell you how to prevent diabetes and other food related diseases. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Registered Dietitian (RD) credentials, which are administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, meet the requirements for licensing in some states. In order to earn one of these credentials, you need to:
- Graduate from an approved and accredited bachelor's degree program
- Complete a supervised practice program
- Pass a national examination
- Complete continuing education requirements
Responsibilities and/or Daily Activities
Nutritionists are experts in food and nutrition. They can help patients choose the right things to eat, help them plan menus, and advise them on the health effects of certain foods. Nutritionists assess a patient’s current dietary habits and needs, educate them on healthy eating habits, follow up to ensure the menus are working, and write reports that document a patient’s progress.
They might also speak to groups, such as schools or businesses, about good nutrition and preventing health problems through proper foods. Nutritionists frequently work closely with individuals who have medical issues, such as those with diabetes or those undergoing chemotherapy, to help them find the right foods to eat for their best possible health.
They might also speak to groups, such as schools or businesses, about good nutrition and preventing health problems through proper foods. Nutritionists frequently work closely with individuals who have medical issues, such as those with diabetes or those undergoing chemotherapy, to help them find the right foods to eat for their best possible health.
PROS/CONS of this career
Pros:
Its fun to help kids
You get to learn how to stay healthy
You get to work with people all age
Cons:
Its difficult to tell people how to eat healthy
You have to tell people bad news
Its fun to help kids
You get to learn how to stay healthy
You get to work with people all age
Cons:
Its difficult to tell people how to eat healthy
You have to tell people bad news
Salary Range
A Nutritionist earns an average salary of $41,864 per year. Most people move on to other jobs if they have more than 20 years' experience in this career.
Level of interest for this career
I would give it a 6 out of ten because it has its flaws, but i also like to work with all ages.
Cardiologist
Education/Training/Certifications |
Cardiologists (heart doctors) are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the heart. In total, following high school, it generally takes 13-14 years to become a cardiologist. State licensure is required, and board certification is desired by nearly all employers.
Responsibilities and/or Daily Activities
Cardiologists routinely receive referrals from other physicians who would like confirmation that a patient has a cardiovascular condition or who would like advice on how to best treat the patient. Cardiologists are also called for assistance in hospital settings when a patients has a heart attack, serious arrhythmia or heart failure. As they are seldom the first physicians to see a patient, cardiologists must quickly review the patient's medical history and ask questions regarding symptoms.
PROS/CONS of this career
Cardiology puts you in high-pressure, life-or-death situations that can be taxing on your mental and physical well-being. you have to have to go to a lot of school.
High pay and you get to go on your own hours.
High pay and you get to go on your own hours.
Salary
cardiologists made a median annual salary of $348,087 as of 2015. Further sub-specialization to become invasive (interventional) cardiologists increases salary potential even more. According to Salary.com, invasive cardiologists made a median annual salary of $386,088 as of 2015.
level of intrest
i give this job a 9 out of ten because its a nice and easy job that looks like a lot of fun.
Medical Assistant
Education/Training/Certifications
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant, Associate in Science in Medical Assisting
The first step to becoming a medical assistant is to earn a high school diploma or pass the General Educational Development (GED) examination. Next, you may either pursue on-the-job training or complete an accredited, postsecondary program in medical assisting.
The first step to becoming a medical assistant is to earn a high school diploma or pass the General Educational Development (GED) examination. Next, you may either pursue on-the-job training or complete an accredited, postsecondary program in medical assisting.
Responsibilities and/or Daily Activities
A typical day in the life of a certified medical assistant is anything but boring. Most assistants work a standard 40-hour week and enjoy a clean working environment and professional coworkers. Some certified medical assistants may be required to work part-time, weekends, or evenings, though this is uncommon.
PROS/CONS of this career
Can go to work right after high school
-Helping people
-fun job
-Long hours
-Low pay
-Helping people
-fun job
-Long hours
-Low pay
Salary
Certified medical assistants enjoy a professional working environment, a challenging and stimulating workday, and a lucrative salary of $42,000 a year on average. In many cases, CMAs also enjoy job benefits that include medical insurance, vacation pay, and more.
levels of intrest
i would personaly rate this job at a 7 because its kinda cool how you get to help people but the hours are really long.
EKG technician
Education/Training/Certifications
A high school diploma or GED. No certifications are required, but employers are more willing to hire those who have been certified. There is no experience needed to become an EKG technician.
Responsibilities and/or Daily Activities
An EKG Technician is someone who takes diagnostic tests to help doctors in indicating and treating cardiovascular problems in patients. These tests help find abnormalities in someones heart that can become fatal and possibly lead to death.
Salary
The average salary for an EKG Technician is $32,876 a year.
Pros and Cons
-You only need a high school diploma or GED
-No experience needed
-Can work in different settings
-Can get boring
-No experience needed
-Can work in different settings
-Can get boring
Level of interest for this career
I would rate this job a 5 out of 10 cause it seems really boring and i dont think i would like it.